"ay ay ay" meaning in English

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Interjection

Rhymes: -aɪ Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish ay ay ay. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|ay ay ay}} Spanish ay ay ay Head templates: {{en-interj|head=ay ay ay}} ay ay ay
  1. Used to express surprise or dismay.

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